How to get SP2 and IE 9 for a 32-bit Vista HP

My friend set his Dell Inspiron Vista HP 32-bit desktop last week to factory default using Vista’s built in Factory Restore system because the computer wouldn’t boot into Windows after a thunderstorm/lightning timeframe the computer shut itself down. After the reinstall he installed SP2. Then he was getting notices to update to IE9 – he has IE7 but couldn’t update to IE9.

This morning I checked the computer and here is what I found out
In Windows Updates history, there are 2 SP2 updates each being reported as Cancelled. However the System page does report he has SP2.
--- So now I’m wondering whether or not it’s a good idea to uninstall both SP2’s recorded in Windows Updates history and then install SP2 properly
--- If so, how do I uninstall the cancelled SP2’s and where do I find the official Microsoft SP2 to install for him?Then there’s IE9. The reason he couldn’t install IE9 is because it’s the 64-bit but he has 32-bit. How do I find IE9 32-bit version?

Install Firefox instead of IE on 32bit Vista.

Redid a computer for my friend and had same problem. After beating my head on the keyboard. ( must have jogged my brain) I just installed Firefox and set it to default.It works. Plus I think Firefox is a lot better and faster. I put the service packs in it. But still wouldn't work.

Originally Posted by cmptrgy

My friend set his Dell Inspiron Vista HP 32-bit desktop last week to factory default using Vista’s built in Factory Restore system because the computer wouldn’t boot into Windows after a thunderstorm/lightning timeframe the computer shut itself down. After the reinstall he installed SP2. Then he was getting notices to update to IE9 – he has IE7 but couldn’t update to IE9.

This morning I checked the computer and here is what I found out
In Windows Updates history, there are 2 SP2 updates each being reported as Cancelled. However the System page does report he has SP2.
--- So now I’m wondering whether or not it’s a good idea to uninstall both SP2’s recorded in Windows Updates history and then install SP2 properly
--- If so, how do I uninstall the cancelled SP2’s and where do I find the official Microsoft SP2 to install for him?Then there’s IE9. The reason he couldn’t install IE9 is because it’s the 64-bit but he has 32-bit. How do I find IE9 32-bit version?